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Tribunal rules switching services exempt from VAT in blow to KRA
Business

Tribunal rules switching services exempt from VAT in blow to KRA

The judgment arose from a case filed by Kenswitch, which was contesting a Sh41.6 million VAT demand on income earned from switching fees. Kenswitch manages interbank ATM and point-of-sale connectivity, allowing cardholders to access banking services across different institutions. The tax agency insisted that the firm’s income was tied to technology services and should attract VAT.

Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions
Global Affairs

Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions

As of September 2025, the IPC estimates that 21.2 million people in Sudan faced serious food shortages, almost half the population. This includes 6.3 million individuals in emergency hunger and 375,000 experiencing catastrophic deprivation. While some areas such as Khartoum and Al Jazirah have seen better access for aid, conditions in Darfur and Kordofan have collapsed further.